White Sangria
This recipe for White Sangria is perfect for serving at summer parties and is sure to be a real crowd-pleaser!
Servings 8
Calories 178
Ingredients
- bottle dry white wine 750ml, chilled
- 3 oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 cups chopped or sliced fresh fruit of your choice
- ice for serving
- club soda or sparkling water, optional
- fruit see notes for suggestions
Instructions
Method 1: Classic Pitcher Sangria
- Add the prepared fruit, orange liqueur, and sugar to a 2-quart (64-ounce) pitcher. Stir gently to combine and let stand for 10 minutes to help dissolve the sugar and allow the fruit to begin releasing its juices.
- Pour in the chilled white wine and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- When ready to serve, stir the sangria and pour it into ice-filled glasses, spooning some of the fruit into each serving.
- If desired, top each glass with a splash of club soda or sparkling water for a lighter, bubbly sangria.
Method 2: Fresh Fruit in the Glass
- Combine the white wine, orange liqueur, and sugar in a 2-quart (64-ounce) pitcher. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
- When ready to serve, divide the fresh fruit among the glasses and add ice, if desired.
- Pour the chilled sangria over the fruit and serve immediately.
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Notes
Fruit suggestions: Apples, sliced citrus, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, oranges, or pineapple.
Erren's Top Tips
- Start with everything cold. Chill the wine, orange liqueur, and fruit before mixing for the coldest, most refreshing sangria.
- Choose a dry white wine. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or another crisp, dry white keeps the sangria fruity without making it overly sweet.
- Give it time to chill. Let the sangria rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so the flavors have time to blend.
- Keep the fruit fresh. For the freshest, crispest fruit, use the second method and add it directly to individual glasses just before serving.
- Use your favorite fruit. Apples, peaches, nectarines, berries, grapes, oranges, and pineapple all work well. Aim for about 3 cups total.
- Make it sparkling. Top each glass with club soda or sparkling water just before serving. For a sweeter sangria, use ginger ale instead.
- Add ice to the glasses, not the pitcher. This keeps the sangria cold without watering down the entire batch.
- Serving a crowd? Make a double batch—it tends to disappear quickly. Use two pitchers rather than trying to squeeze everything into one.
Variations & Add-Ins
- Add sliced peaches or nectarines during stone fruit season.
- Toss in green grapes for extra sweetness and texture.
- Stir in sparkling water or club soda just before serving for a bubbly version.
- Add fresh mint or basil for a garden-fresh twist.
- Include thin slices of orange or lemon for extra citrus flavor.
Storage & Freezing
Storage: Keep the wine mixture refrigerated for up to 2 days. Store the prepared fruit separately until serving for the freshest texture. Freezing: Sangria isn't ideal for freezing, but you can freeze leftover fruit to blend into smoothies or frozen cocktails.Nutrition
Calories: 178 | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg